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The winemakers of Bourgueil set up their stalls in the town of Tours (Boulevard Heurteloup) on Saturday 17 March 2007 to show off their latest vintage. 46 vignerons will be offering samples to taste - plus there will be several food stalls to tempt you.
Bourgueil (37 Indre et Loire, Centre) is a small Loire appellation between Tours and Saumur, a few kilmetres north of Chinon. Production is primarily for red wines (plus a very small production of rosé) made from the Cabernet Franc grape (although up to 10% Cabernet Sauvignon can be added). There is also the smaller appellation of St Nicolas-de-Bourgueil which has the same grape varietals, and which I challenge most imbibers to distinguish from Bourgueil AC (or Chinon AC for that matter).I used to think of Cabernet Franc reds as a little dry and dusty, but in good years they can develop a wonderfully fruity style (raspberries?) whilst still full-bodied and with noticeable tannins - and recent good summers have helped to produce more attractive wines.
For more info on Bourgueil wines see www.vinbourgueil.com
Majestic has Bourgueil AC Les Cent Boisselées 2003 for £7.99 - "Made by the illustrious wine maker Pierre-Jacques Druet, this wine has pure Cabernet Franc blackberry fruits, with extra power, depth and intensity from a wonderful vintage. "